The Meaning Of Art Av Herbert Read

<p>Since its first appearance in 1931 Herbert Read''s introduction to the understanding of art has established itself as a classic of its kind. It provides a basis for the appreciation of paintings, sculpture and art-objects of all periods by defining the elements that went into their making. <br><br>A compact survey of the world''s art, from primitive cave-drawings to Jackson Pollock, <i>The Meaning of Art</i> explains the persistence of certain principles and aspirations throughout the history of art, and summarizes the essence of such movements as Gothic, Baroque, Impressionism, Expressionism and Surrealism.<br><br>This new Faber Modern Classics edition features a brand new foreword by Will Gompertz, BBC arts editor.</p>